Hoshi comes up in reviews as a cozy, small Japanese spot at the edge of Chinatown that serves authentic, generously portioned katsu, don, udon and tempura, with the pork cutlet and curry katsu repeatedly praised for a juicy, crispy crust and rich curry; the salmon, tuna and seafood items are described as fresh and tasty, and the tempura udon is a favorite for many. Soups such as miso and a creamy mushroom starter are commonly noted, though a few bowls can be overly salty, and some diners found the katsu don or curry a touch heavy on onions or texture a little underdone. Service is consistently described as friendly and attentive in a tiny, often busy space, and portions and prices are generally considered very good value. The place is frequently labeled a hidden gem and worth the wait, with several reviewers planning to return to try more dishes, while a handful warn that seating is limited and lines can form during peak hours.
A cozy casual Japanese restaurant in Chinatown, serving authentic Japanese street food. Pork cutlet sandwich was the best I have had in Canada. As good as you can get in Japan. Good service too. Limited seating availability. You may need to wait for a while to be seated during busy hours. Credit card was accepted.
Aug 30, 2025
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Superbe katsu avec sauce au cari & riz. C'est un petit restaurant chaleureux & convivial. Je recommande vivement si vous passez dans le quartier chinois
Cozy little Japanese restaurant located on the edge of Chinatown, with friendly staff.
You can get a really nice katsu experience here, it was nicely breaded & fried perfectly. Further, if you are there on a weekday lunch they also serve free soup of the day - it was quite delicious.
I went to the restaurant after otakuthon on Sunday night & I met this wonderful server who was very kind & very friendly. She recommended me Hoshi tempura udon & it was AMAZING!!!! I will definitely come back with my friends & family. The line was long but it was DEFINITELY WORTH IT;)
I went there on a Thursday night & the staff was so nice & friendly! I got the hire katsu curry & the meat was so soft & tender. It's a hidden gem in Chinatown! Definitely would go again!
Aug 11, 2025
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Tout ce qu'on peut retrouver dans le meilleur de la culture japonaise.
L'esthétique des plats, le service fait au bon moment pour la température. La qualité irréprochable du service.
Ça m'a tellement fait penser au Japon ! Un brin de nostalgie & une merveilleuse adresse à garder.
Même les prix sont top !
Merci 🙏
It brings me back to the days i did my vacation in Japan. The food is also as great as the local food in Japan. Worth the wait. Will do it again. Highly recommended.
Aug 8, 2025
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Came several times & the food is always delicious & they're generous with their portions. The tempuras are fried perfectly & everything is super flavorful & fresh.
The restaurant is very small but you don't feel uncomfortable eating there.
Cute little eatery, with its 20 seats, a paradise for pork cutlet lovers! Each generous dish comprises a big, thick chunk of cutlets served with rice (katsudon), udon (curry) or bread (sando). The lunch specials were a bang for your buck, offering a combo with a second extra soup.
